The Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. essay contest will be administered by the Education Activities Committee of the Rho Pi Lambda Chapter with a maximum of 3 recipients from Douglas, Paulding, and Carroll Counties. The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $1,000. This packet includes the instructions, descriptions of scholarships and grading rubric.
Eligibility Requirements:
African-American male who will be a 2025 graduating high school senior attending high school in either Douglas, Paulding, Carroll County, Ga, or surrounding service area.
Must be accepted and preparing to attend a community college, junior college, a four (4) year college or university in the Fall of 2025.
How to Apply
Essay submissions will be accepted until Monday, April 1, 2025. All materials must be submitted electronically as an email attachment in Microsoft Word format to andre_burgess@ymail.com
Late or incomplete material will not be considered.
Complete the Common Application and include it as an attachment along with your essay.
Once your completed application is received you will receive an electronic confirmation of receipt from the scholarship committee.
If you have any questions or need additional information, contact Andre Burgess at andre_burgess@ymail.com.